From Richard Owusu-Akyaw
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Richard Winfred Anane, has distributed National Health Insurance cards to 15,000 school children in his constituency, at the cost of GH¢50,000.
Among some of the schools Dr. Anane visited are Sokoban M/A, Adeabeba M/A, State Experimental, and South Suntreso M/A.
He disclosed that over 3,000 students from the Nhyiaeso Constituency had been helped to complete tertiary education through the MP’s Common Fund.
Addressing the beneficiaries at Santasi Metro Assembly (M/A) Primary and Junior High School (JHS), the Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament indicated that sub-section 26 of the Health Insurance Act 8 says children are to have a free healthcare till they attain 18 years, but need to be registered before they access it, so it was prudent for every kid to be hooked onto the NHIS.
At Santasi M/A School, alma mater of Dr. Anane, the lawmaker charged the students not to give up in life and be studious so as to be responsible people in future.
The Odikro of Santasi, Nana Amoako, expressed appreciation for the assistance from the MP.